Eyelid Surgery

Recovering after surgery

After surgery, your doctor will lubricate your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage. Your eyelids will feel tight and sore as the anaesthesia wears off, but you will be given pain medication to wear off the discomfort.

• Keep your head elevated for several days.
• Use cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising. (Bruising varies from person to person and generally lasts between two weeks to a month.)
• Our dedicated nurses will show you how to clean your eyes, which may be gummy for a week or so.
• For the first few weeks you may also experience excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, and temporary changes in your eyesight, such as blurring or double vision.
• The stitches will be removed two days to a week after surgery. This will help the swelling and discoloration around your eyes to gradually fade.

In most cases, Dr. Eleftheriou will use resorbable stitches that do not need removal. In case of the normal ones, he will remove them on day 4-5 after surgery. This will help the swelling and discoloration around your eyes to gradually fade.

The following days

Most people feel ready to go back to work in a week to 10 days. By then, you'll probably be able to wear makeup to hide the bruising that remains. Don't worry if you feel sensitive to sunlight, wind, and other irritants for several weeks. To avoid bigger discomfort, please wear sunglasses and a special sunblock made for eyelids when you go out.

• You will be able to read or watch television after two or three days.
• You won't be able to wear contact lenses for about two weeks, and even then they may feel uncomfortable for a while.
• You should keep your activities to a minimum for three to five days.
• Avoid more strenuous activities for about three weeks. It's especially important to avoid activities that raise your blood pressure, including bending, lifting, and rigorous sports.
• You should also avoid alcohol, since it causes fluid retention.